Once again, Las Vegas will become the centre of the international jewellery trade as a series of fairs gathers different sectors of the jewellery and watch industries. For high design and luxury jewellery, there is The Couture Show at Wynn Las Vegas, a trade event where both exhibitors and retail buyers must meet stringent qualifications to attend. Some of the industry’s most prestigious and recognizable high jewellery brands and independent designers exhibit at the show, including Roberto Coin, Mikimoto and Marco Bicego.
The Couture Show will be held May 27–31.
This year, Couture has expanded many of its offerings, including a partnership with the Geneva-based fair Time to Watches, which owns and operates an horology fair in Switzerland for independent, heritage and avant-garde watch brands. The concept attracted 18 watch brands. The most recognizable name is Baume & Mercier. The remainder of the lineup leans heavily toward independent and niche brands, several of which have built strong followings among collectors.
Several live discussions will take place during the fair, beginning with Trendvision founder Paola De Luca, who will host a session titled “Decoding Convergences in the Global Jewellery Market” on May 28.
The next day, De Beers will sponsor a live podcast recording on the subject of “New Voices in Bridal,” featuring designers Nicole Carosella of Sorellina, David Farrugia of Uniform Object, Hiba Husayni of ZAHN-Z and Sally Morrison of De Beers. The discussion will be recorded for an episode of the Couture Podcast.
Then, Botswana Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, and fifth-generation diamantaire, Jade Trau, will discuss the impact diamonds are having on local communities.
The annual Couture Design Awards event will once again be held at the Encore Theater.
In addition, Couture will showcase the work of seven emerging designers in the showroom as part of its annual mentorship program, “Belonging @ Couture,” with the theme this year being “Iridescence by Couture.”
As for the jewellery itself, the Couture Show has attracted an impressive roster of approximately 350 exhibitors from the U.S. and around the world. Consider the 50 pieces below as a sneak peek at jewels and trends that will appear in retail stores throughout North America. These jewels are only a small sampling of what will be available at the show. They are listed in alphabetical order, with apologies to ZAHN-Z.
Baguette Jewellery
As you might imagine from its name, every jewel from this Istanbul brand is an interpretation of the angular baguette shape. One of its signature designs, Carla, is crafted in 14k gold with diamonds and ruby spikes that reflects the brand’s bold geometric identity through architectural silhouettes and sharp design details.
Camille Beinhorn
The Los Angeles–based jewellery designer creates deeply personal jewels rooted in gemstone sourcing, hand fabrication and historic goldsmithing techniques. Her collections emphasize one-of-a-kind gemstones, antique diamonds and richly textured 22k gold, blending ancient craftsmanship with a contemporary, art-driven sensibility. It is her first time at Couture, where she will exhibit in the Design Atelier.
Clara Chehab
The Paris-born, Beirut-raised designer creates earrings, bracelets and rings in 18k gold featuring the colors and unique textures of gemstones such as peridot, rubies, aquamarines and tourmalines. She describes herself as “a traveler and global citizen at heart,” and says presenting her jewels to women around the world is invigorating.
Claudia Mae
The New York–based designer produces contemporary jewels for daily wear, bridal and more formal occasions.
Dana Rebecca Designs
Founded by Dana Gordon and built alongside her family, the company creates designs for everyday wear. Each piece is handcrafted in 14k gold using ethically sourced natural diamonds and gemstones. The brand will present three distinct programs for retail partners: the Dana Rebecca Designs fine jewellery collections, a new white-label manufacturing program and a dedicated diamond division. Gordon will be onsite at Couture to discuss the initiatives.
Dorothée Potocka
The French designer’s creations draw from a vast iconographic repertoire. Her influences range from Russian icons and Italian primitives to Renaissance painters, divine and mythological figures, particularly Venus as an archetype of femininity, and the queens of ancient Egypt.
Emily P. Wheeler
The Los Angeles–based luxury fine jewellery designer is known for colorful, ethically crafted pieces featuring bold geometric shapes and artful gemstone gradients. Wheeler’s Moana Fish Earrings consist of carved aquamarine, peridot and garnet set in 18k yellow gold.
Engelbert
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One of Sweden’s most prestigious jewellery houses and a purveyor to the Royal Court of Sweden, the company specializes in contemporary jewels with classic features, primarily using 18k gold and diamonds with exceptional finishes.
Fope
Fope is one of Italy’s best-known jewellery companies, recognized primarily for pioneering flexible jewellery that combines master goldsmithing techniques with robotics. Its two major innovations are the patented Flex’it system, which makes jewellery elastic through microscopic 18k gold springs inserted into the construction, and the Novecento mesh, a soft weave created without soldering.
Francesca Villa
Francesca Villa
Francesca Villa’s jewels are rich in personality. Her designs emphasize storytelling and the connections between people, art and decorative objects. Many pieces incorporate rare antique objects, while others rely on innovative artistic concepts. All are produced using combinations of gemstones, enamel and engraving techniques executed with fine Italian craftsmanship.
Goshwara
Founded by Sweta Jain, the New York–based brand specialises in coloured gemstone jewellery inspired by her Jaipur, India, heritage. A Couture fixture, Jain will introduce Impetus, a curated collection inspired by the motion, engineering and spirit of iconic luxury automobiles.
Harwell Godfrey
Lauren Harwell Godfrey’s award-winning designs are rooted in the ancient patterns of the African diaspora. She incorporates references to historical block-printing motifs that bring a sense of history to modern heirlooms. Her Cushion Champagne Diamond Buckle Ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold with diamonds.
İTÄ
Founded by Inés Capó and Äfet Burcu Salargil, the brand is rooted in cultural exchange and personal storytelling, blending mythical symbols with Turkish craftsmanship. The company creates modern heirlooms inspired by travel, tradition and memory.
Jade Ruzzo
The New York–based designer’s 18k gold jewels feature clean lines, classic shapes and unexpected edges. Her Form Collar Necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with 8.50 carats of mixed-cut Zambian emeralds.
Jade Trau
The New York–based designer specializes in natural diamond and gold jewellery intended as modern classics. The pieces are designed for layering and combine thoughtful design with everyday wearability. Among the pieces Trau will present is the Graduating Envoy Band in 18k yellow gold with 1.53 carats of diamonds.
Karina Choudhrie
The London–based designer creates about 70 unique high jewels each year, alongside several collections crafted with recycled gold. Every jewel undergoes eight rounds of polishing to achieve the mirror finish that has become her signature. Her Deep Sea Prism Earrings are crafted in 18k white gold and set with spinel, chrysocolla and diamonds.
Kavant & Sharart
The Bangkok-based jeweler was founded by engineer Nuttapon “Kenny” and his wife Shar-linn. Together they created an award-winning fine jewellery brand known for well-crafted contemporary designs. Among the new pieces is the Mingle Trapeze Duo 5 Diamond Necklace in 18k yellow gold.
Lalaounis
The historic Greek family-owned jewellery firm continues to produce gold jewels featuring artisan techniques such as filigree, granulation and handweaving, creating pieces that reflect both the family’s and Greece’s heritage. The company will introduce pieces from the Mosaic, Charis, Byzantine, Theodora and Lily Pad collections.
Lionheart
The New York–based brand will present new collections at Couture, including Reign, Sacred Heart and Best Friend. Among the highlights is the Reign Emerald Wrap Ring in 18k gold set with a 4.8-carat Zambian emerald.
Luis Morais
The Miami-based designer specializes in jewels that are chic, playful and slightly edgy. Gold, diamonds, gemstones and unusual materials such as crocodile skin are incorporated into varied designs that feel both playful and wild.
Marco Bicego
The internationally renowned Italian brand will once again exhibit at Couture with its signature gold jewellery designs that celebrate Italian creativity and craftsmanship through engraving techniques and expert gem selection. The company will debut new additions to its Masai collection, featuring its signature artisan-crafted coil design.
Marie Mas
French jeweler Marie Cabirou is the founder and artistic director of Marie Mas. Crafted in 18k gold, the brand combines traditional craftsmanship with patented innovations and technologies such as 3D printing.
Messika
The internationally known Parisian luxury jewellery brand has built a reputation for diamond jewellery that feels light, flexible and wearable every day. The company was founded in 2005 by Valérie Messika.
Mikimoto
Mikimoto
The internationally renowned Japanese high jewellery house founded by Kokichi Mikimoto, the first person to successfully culture pearls, is celebrating its centennial anniversary. One standout piece is the Prestige Rendezvous Ring featuring a white South Sea cultured pearl accented with sapphires and diamonds.
Mindi Mond
Founded in 2009, the jewellery brand draws inspiration from years spent sourcing vintage and estate jewels alongside the founder’s mother, developing a discerning eye for rare gemstones and timeless design. Each piece is handcrafted in New York and reflects architectural inspiration, material integrity and contemporary sophistication.
NeverNot
British high jewellery brand will introduce its newest collection, NeverNot Music, inspired by the boombox, one of the defining symbols of 1980s and 1990s music culture. The collection transforms nostalgia, memory and sound into wearable art. Each pendant features the phrase “NeverNoT Turn It Up” engraved on the reverse.
Ophelia Eve
The New York–based brand specializes in 18k gold jewels accented with colored gemstones and historical references through intricate techniques such as offset diamonds, knife-edge cuts and kite-shaped stones inspired by Victorian motifs. Its Summer 2026 collection reinterprets celestial motifs, lockets, swivels and charms through the lens of 19th-century keepsakes.
Orogami
The Rome-based family-owned jewellery brand specializes in handcrafted 18k gold jewellery sought after by collectors in the U.S. and Europe. The name Orogami merges “oro,” meaning gold, with “gamos,” the ancient Greek word for union. Read in reverse, it becomes “Imagoro,” a Japanese word meaning “of this time.”
Oscar Heyman
The New York–based high jewellery company is renowned for sourcing exceptional coloured gemstones and placing them into elegant classic settings. It has carved out a niche in jewellery creation featuring so-called phenomenal gems, stones whose inclusions and crystal structures create unusual optical effects. The featured ring contains alexandrite, which changes colour depending on the light source.
Paspaley
Paspaley is a family-owned Australian jewellery brand specialising in South Sea pearls. The company controls the process from cultivation to finished high jewellery. It is making a rare North American appearance at Couture with a selection of high jewellery and one-of-a-kind pearl strands.
Picchiotti
The Ruby Lace collection is one of five collections the Italian fine jewellery brand will launch at Couture. The bracelet features 67 oval Burmese rubies intertwined with diamond motifs engineered to mimic delicate lace. Matching chandelier earrings and a wide ruby-and-diamond band ring accompany the bracelet.
Pomellato
The internationally renowned jewellery brand has earned a strong reputation for Italian style, vibrant gemstone combinations and exceptional craftsmanship. Among the pieces Pomellato will unveil at Couture are new iterations of its Iconica collection.
Renna
The jewellery brand founded by Renna Brown-Taher creates timeless, elegant and highly individual pieces. Her latest collection, Storm, embraces life’s unpredictability with quiet defiance, capturing the beauty of surrender, movement and transformation.
Robert Procop
Fresh from having the Gem and Mineral Hall at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County named after him, miner, gem expert, jewellery designer, entrepreneur and philanthropist Robert Procop returns to Couture with his gem-encrusted limited-edition and one-of-a-kind creations featuring rare gemstones. Among the highlights is a pink and purple sapphire Parisian Necklace designed by Procop and crafted in his Paris atelier. It may even include sapphires from his Montana mine.
Roberto Coin
The world-renowned Italian jewellery brand will bring its Venetian-inspired designs to Couture. One highlight from the floral-themed Tiaré collection is a necklace featuring rubellite, diamonds and mother-of-pearl crafted in 18k gold.
Rosario Navia
The New York–based designer has long worked in creative fields and always maintained a passion for art, making the transition to launching her own jewellery company in 2019 a natural progression. Her work focuses on art-infused jewels.
Selim Mouzannar
The French-Lebanese jewellery designer creates jewels inspired by the Mediterranean, Art Deco and Ottoman architecture from his workshop and studio in Beirut’s historic Achrafieh neighborhood. He will present pieces from his new Aura collection.
Silvia Furmanovich
The celebrated Brazilian high jewellery artist creates with a global perspective and deep respect for craftsmanship. She describes herself as a creative alchemist, though she may be closer to a creative anthropologist, traveling the world in search of highly skilled artisans to collaborate with on her colorful creations.
Sorellina
Founded by sisters Nicole Carosella and Kim Carosella, the brand is a Couture favorite and a multiple Couture Design Awards winner. Their new collection, PostScript, draws inspiration from Victorian love letters. Lockets unfold, envelopes open and miniature letters conceal engraved messages. Morse code rendered in diamonds offers a modern interpretation of secret language.
Statement Paris
Founded in 2018 by designer Amélie Huynh, the brand specialises in architectural jewellery influenced by Art Deco and Brutalist design.
Swarovski
The globally acclaimed luxury brand remains a creative force worldwide. Swarovski will present crystal jewellery collections, created-diamond jewels, objets d’art and other surprises at Couture.
Sylva + Cie
Ankh-inspired diamond pendants, intaglios and Egyptian amulets are reimagined as modern statements. Victorian-era collets and floral references coexist with Egyptian Revival symbolism. Brilliant colored gemstones are layered to create contemporary Gilded Age jewels.
Tacori
Known for its signature Crescent design and intricate hidden details, The Los Angeles-based jewellery brand recently introduced Crescent Charms, inspired by crescent cookies. The charm is set with customisable birthstones that allow the wearer to represent specific people, relationships, or moments. It could be purchased as a standalone charm or with a silk cord or 14k chain.
Temple St. Clair
The New York–based jewellery designer is widely known for signature creations featuring rare colored gemstones and symbolic storytelling.
Type Jewellery
Type Jewellery creates fine jewellery with architectural precision and fashion-forward sensibility inspired by Mid-Century Modern design and bold geometric repetition. The brand also carries a cool contemporary aesthetic.
Vhernier
The celebrated jewellery house is known for contemporary Italian designs featuring rounded sculptural forms inspired by the human body and modern sculpture. The company specializes in combining unconventional materials such as titanium and brass with precious metals, colored gemstones and diamond pavé. The brand will introduce pieces from its Coucher du Soleil collection.
Yeprem
The Lebanese family-owned high jewellery house specialises in avant-garde jewellery crafted with exceptional diamonds, 18k gold and coloured gemstones. Its pieces combine refinement, abundant diamonds, distinctive design and expert craftsmanship.
Yutai and Shihara by Yuta Ishihara
Japanese designer Yuta Ishihara will present creations from two distinct brands.
Yutai
Established in 2021 by Yuta Ishihara, Yutai specializes in contemporary design centered on five core concepts. The brand offers one-of-a-kind and semi-custom pieces using Akoya pearls and colored gemstones.
Shihara
This brand focuses on contemporary minimalist gold jewellery. Its Node Collection features sphere strands in gold or mini Akoya pearls designed to pair seamlessly with 18k yellow gold clasps. The clasps can be repositioned, allowing the overall structure to transform into multiple forms.
ZAHN-Z
Founded by Hiba Husayni, a New York–based Syrian-American architect and fine jewellery designer, the brand creates sculptural pieces that combine architectural precision with fluid movement. In 2025, she received the Couture Award for Best in Debut.
With these 50 jewels and many more examples over a five-day period, The Couture Show continues to be the largest and perhaps the only event in North America for premiere independent fine jewellery designers and international luxury brands.
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